Tom Coulson-Smith Promoted to Vice President, A&R at Concord Music Publishing

17 July 2025 - Press release

 

Concord Music Publishing is pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Coulson-Smith to Vice President, A&R. Based in London, Coulson-Smith steps up from his previous role as Senior Director of A&R, which he has held since joining the company in 2020.

During his time at Concord, Tom Coulson-Smith has been a driving force behind the signing and development of an eclectic and critically acclaimed roster of artists, songwriters, and producers including Zach Nahome (Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress Bakar, Celeste, Tendai, BiigPiig), pioneering electronic duo Mount Kimbie, prodigious rock band Biff Cyro, Ivor Novello nominee Wesley Joseph, Grammy-winning producer Fred Ball, hitmaker Justin Parker, and critically-acclaimed artist Yazmin Lacey. Other highlights include working alongside The 1975, who reached new heights with their 2022 album Being Funny in A Foreign Language, debuting at No.1 in the UK and headlined Glastonbury this summer. Most recent signees include Ed Thomas, cowriter and producer on “The Way I Love You,” by Jorja Smith, which is currently climbing the charts and debuted in the Top 40 in the UK and rising producer/songwriter Kurisu who’s worked with artists such as Alessi Rose, Mahalia, Cat Burns, and Charlotte Plank.

He also works closely with songwriters and artists from Concord’s roster including Ivor Novello winner Yussef Dayes, Bombay Bicycle Club, Nick Mulvey, Everything Everything, Fiona Bevan, James Earp and Dave Okumu. 

Tom’s work has been instrumental within Concord’s A&R team, where his sharp creative vision and artist-first approach have played a key role in the company’s ongoing success. He will continue to report to Kim Frankiewicz, EVP Worldwide A&R at Concord Music Publishing, and will focus on signing and developing talent within UK and globally. 

Tom Coulson-Smith commented: “It is a great honour and privilege to work alongside the inspirational roster of songwriters Concord represents. Their talent is why we get up in the morning. Similarly, I feel very lucky to be surrounded by incredible friends and colleagues every day. Huge shout out to Kim who’s had my back from the very beginning!”

Prior to joining Concord, Coulson-Smith served as A&R Manager at Warner/Chappell Music, where he worked with artists including Celeste, Lianne La Havas, Marina and Winnie Raeder. Prior to that he worked with Frankiewicz at Imagem. 

Kim Frankiewicz, EVP of Worldwide A&R at Concord Music Publishing states: “Tom’s promotion is truly well-deserved. Over the past decade, he has become a genuine A&R powerhouse who has made an enormous contribution to where Concord sits today – that I am immensely proud of.”

Frankiewicz continues: “Tom cares deeply—not just about the music, but about the people who create it. His experience proves he is supporting talent with an unwavering, artist-first commitment. This promotion is a reflection of his dedication, sharp instincts, and the real impact he has made on our roster.”

His appointment to Director of A&R at Concord Music Publishing in 2020 marked a key moment in the company’s international expansion, and his promotion now reflects the continued success and growth of Concord’s creative global footprint.